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TMI but I have to know......

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I have the most embarrassing question. I have DH calling my RE about it but he won't do it until after lunch:(

I had an IVF transfer 10/15 (8days ago). My RE said no intercourse or orgasm until a heart beat can be detected or a BFN.
Well sometimes ....OK often....I have orgasms in my sleep. I have been trying and praying not to. Usually it's not even a sex dream. So wierd but they even wake me up. I did great until last night and now I'm sooo terrified. Especially after getting a positive beta test just yesterday.

Has this happened to anyone here? I am so embarrassed and can't wait for DH to call me with an answer from my RE, and I'm way too embarrassed to call myself :`(

If by chance this has happened to any of you after IVF I was wondering if everything turned out OK or if it caused a miscarriage. I am 8dpt today.

Any advice would be appreciated.

SORRY I KNOW THIS IS TMI....
SOOOO EMBARRASSING!!!!!
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Don't be embarrassed!! You are soooo lucky!!! I wish I had them in my sleep!!! Unfortunatley I don't, so I am no help. I just wanted to let you know that you have nothing to be embarrassed about and let us know what the Dr. says!!
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hehehe...my best friend says I'm luckt too. That would be an expensive orgasm if I have a miscarriage:(....lol
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I'm sorry. I can't help answer your question although I agree with grathy that your pretty lucky! I wonder why an orgasm would have a negative effect after a transfer?
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My RE said because it can cause uterine contractions. Confusing cause when I took stim meds for IUI I was told to BD as much and often as we wanted, but IVF is different. Everything I read online says no orgasm also:(
I've also read that low does valium is sometimes given to stop this, but that sounds more dangerous.
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The same thing happens to me sometimes in my sleep :-) I am sure you will be okay. Lots of people have orgasms before they know they are pregnant. I would skip the valium, but see what your RE says. Good Luck!
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DON'T BE EMBARASSED - if anything I'm jealous!

Good Luck!
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I have them in my sleep sometimes, and when I was pregnant, I had them in my sleep quite often. I did miscarry in the 11th week, but when I miscarried I hadn't had one in my sleep in a couple of weeks. It was caused by other things. I think anything your body does naturally is just going to happen, and I really don't think it's going to hurt the baby. I would steer clear of valium though.
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DH got ahold of my doctor and she said not to worry about the risk since my hcg level looks good, but still no intercourse & no intentional orgasm. thanks for all you advice. You ladies are the best. I bet I'd ha a BFP years ago had I found this place sooner.
Love you guys
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Okay, I am so glad you posted this because this happened to me on two IVF cycles. I thought I was crazy, or the drugs made my hyper-sexual. The first time it happened I had BFP the next day and eventually delivered two beautiful babies, the second time it happened to me I found out I had a miscarriage (very early on). I dont think it had anything to do with my miscarriage. Not sure if its the drugs or just early pregnancy hormone stuff. I had to pee really bad both times and I thought maybe holding in my urine during the night might have caused the muscles to contract (although this had never happened before from holding in pee). That is so funny, and Im so glad someone else experienced this. Let me know what RE says.
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I'm not sure about the IVF thing because I haven't had that done but I think it is fairly common to have that happen in your sleep. It's happened to me before.

Positive thoughts and best of luck!!!
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hoping you have an uneventful night's sleep tonight.
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